The stain or paint is what provides the protection for the T, and making sure you choose the right paint or stain is crucial. You should also make sure that trim and flashing are helping protect the material. As with any other type of wood, exposure to water will make it deteriorate faster which is what the protection helps against. There are two main grades when it comes to T, being OSB or plywood, with the latter being the better quality but also the more expensive product.
OSB stands for oriented stand board and is basically just glued-together chips of wood pressed into the desired panels. These are some of the problems you will likely end up running into with OSB. Over time, delamination, edge checking and buckling are likely to happen as the glue slowly gives up.
Wood siding will expand and contract in changing weather conditions, and when installed tightly, no room is allowed for these patterns, causing the buckling. When the material starts buckling, this allows for moisture and water leaks to become problematic. The moisture is devastating to the glue and the edge checking is bound to happen.
For durability, plywood is definitely preferred over OSB with better options related to finishing and better durability too. Both types serve the same function with one simply being the superior durability material. The pressed wood flakes, strands and other materials that go into the production are simply more prone to water damage and will start rotting when that happens.
One of the main selling points of wood siding is its ability to be stained. The mentioned benefits are not limited to T or siding, but more commonly advantages with plywood use in general. There are certain dimensions that are more standard than others, and a typical plywood panel usually has an odd number of plies.
The size or dimensions that plywood and T is generally available in is 4 feet wide by 8 feet in length. The material can be made from both softwoods and hardwoods, although pine and fir are the most common types. The type of wood will also greatly impact the quality, durability and price of the material, as well as the grade. As an economical siding option for sheds and more, some homeowners choose to go about the installation themselves, although improperly installed siding will greatly impact the insulating properties, which is why the general recommendation is always to make use of professional installers, especially on your main building or the house, where the HVAC unit may be running pretty much continuously.
You will simply be throwing away money on heating and cooling if not done correctly there. Installing windows and their respective problems with siding is a common challenge faced by DIY people. Another common length is 10 feet in length. The texture available also ranges from smooth to rough with a textured option in the middle of the two. Your choice of texture is determined by the look that you wish to have too. T is an extremely cheap type of siding if you simply choose to look at the cost of material.
Nails provide an important function of securing the material to whatever surface it is being secured to which is why you need nails that are able to deal with the exterior conditions that you will be exposing it to. The two things about frying fish that have been taught to me Skip to content There is little doubt about the advantages of T siding. Is T Siding Treated? Best Protection for T Siding As mentioned previously, the best protection that can be given to T siding is painting or staining it.
How to Paint T Siding Painting your siding is relatively easy and is the most recommended form of protection for T siding as it can last for a very long time. Allow the siding to dry for at least 24 hours before proceeding. Change damaged panels : The edges of the siding panels are highly absorbent. If you find any loose panel, fasten or secure it. Caulking : Before getting started with painting, it is recommended to seal the window and door edges with caulking. You should also re-caulk if the original caulking is dry-rotted or damaged.
Prime the Siding Sheets : Giving your siding a coat of primer seals the grain and prevents the topcoat from soaking in. This gives the siding better protection and increases paint efficiency and adhesion. Paint it : Apply two coats of paint to ensure a long-lasting finish. Consider using an airless sprayer or a roller to apply the paint. You may use an exterior acrylic paint or a more expensive elastomeric paint.
Give the first coat enough time to dry before adding the second. For better results, paint in dry weather. Re-prime or re-paint : When the second coat of paint is dry, inspect the sidings for any parts or cracks you may have missed. Ensure you cover the whole siding with paint. How to Maintain T Siding T siding has several benefits, but just like every other wood product, it requires maintenance to keep it in good shape. Conclusion T siding is an attractive and durable siding material.
Here are other important tips to keep in mind to make T siding last long: Inspect it annually or quarterly Keep it at least 8 inches above any soil and ensure no tree branch or shrubbery is touching it. Re-stain your siding every 3 to 5 years, or re-paint it after every 7 to 10 years. Regularly clean its surfaces to remove dirt, mold, or grime.
Thanks for reading! Main photo courtesy of Chris Lattuada. In those last two cases, aluminum and vinyl, they are often installed over the original siding, when a home needs a face lift. Wood siding in the USA goes all the way back to the earliest sawmills. Clapboards, slabs of wood, cut from a tree, were used in place of logs as early as the s. But the clapboard was reinvented in the early s, giving us the clapboard we know today. That designation belonged to T sometimes written as T siding, a plywood product which was commonly used in the s through s.
What is T plywood siding? Is it worth using for a home or outbuilding? This handy engineered wood product was very popular throughout the s, 70s, and 80s, but fell out of favor as aluminum, vinyl, and composite siding gained popularity. Luckily, manufacturers still make good quality T siding. It might not be your first choice for building a home, but it could be ideal for finishing up a shed, chicken coop , or other outbuilding in an inexpensive, yet attractive way.
There are two T plywood siding panel grades: OSB and softwood plywood. As originally designed, T siding was made from Softwood plywood. The addition of OSB was made as a cost-cutting measure. But the best T siding is still made of softwood plywood. OSB is much more susceptible water soaking in and swelling the sheet, especially at the edges.
This is because of the large number of layers included in the average panel. The best T is pressure treated T plywood siding. The process of pressure treating it injects rosin and other chemicals into the wood fibers, under pressure, making it virtually waterproof. While T siding is the most common plywood siding, it is not the only plywood siding style.
You can also find V-groove and beaded panels. While these are more likely to be used indoors, especially the beaded panels, they can be used just like T panels.
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